100 Unique Wedding Ideas Inspired By Valentine’s Day

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This year, especially for February 14, we’ve decided to indulge in our single biggest Valentine’s Day feature to date — 100 unique wedding ideas inspired by this love-filled day. We’re pigging out on unique wedding ideas and gorging on delectable details, which can be incorporated into a wedding at anytime of the year. To make sure you enjoy every morsel, we’ve sorted our big heart-shaped box of wedding goodies by flavour: classic, crafty and modern. Which type of Valentine’s bride are you?

Classic: You see your day as the ultimate romantic occasion. Your abode is completely IKEA-proof, filled with items you’ve collected over the years like heirloom crystal candle sticks, silver picture frames and a lace tablecloth your mother gave you. Your fantasy wedding looks like a modernized version of Father of the Bride. Your dream wedding gift is stemware from Tiffany & Co. Your biggest wedding pet peeve is super trendy mermaid gowns; you’d rather walk down the aisle in a classic ball gown that will still make you wistful 50 years from now. Your favourite wedding adjective is “timeless”.

Crafty: You’re looking forward to a cozy celebration filled with handmade details. Your home is crammed with assorted DIY projects in various stages of completion. Your fantasy nuptial affair looks like a mash-up between an Anthropologie catalogue and your grandmother’s wedding album. Your dream wedding gift is an all-expense-paid Etsy splurge. Your biggest wedding pet peeve is large, impersonal banquet halls; you would much rather celebrate in a charming inn or restaurant with the snowflakes dancing on the window sill. Your favourite wedding adjective is “lovely”.

Modern: You’re looking forward to a celebration that’s completely outside the box. Your walls are covered with pop art prints from Society6, you have an Andy Warhol magnet on your fridge and your closet is bursting with bright, bold apparel. Your fantasy wedding looks like a Kate Spade fashion spread and your dream wedding gift is the complete striped dinnerware collection from Mackenzie Childs. Your biggest wedding pet peeve is pearls; you would much rather accessorize with a massive ruby cocktail ring. Your favourite wedding adjective is “cheeky”.

This sweet wedding date stamp can serve a multitude of purposes. Use it to personalize your save-the-date cards and invitations as well as your wedding favour bags!<br />
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Buy it at <a href="http://www.pennypaperco.com/collections/wedding-collection" target="_blank">The Penny Paper Co</a>.

Looking for something a little more subtle than bright red heart decor? Bloom adorned birdcages are a nod to lovebirds, another classic love symbol that would feel right at home at a Valentine's Day-inspired wedding.<br />
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Image via <a href="http://www.vcsphoto.com/" target="_blank">Victor Sizemore</a>.

Spice up the traditional red rose with sprigs of lavender. Red and purple are also a gorgeous colour combo and less expected (especially for a Valentine's Day fete) than red and pink.<br />
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Image via <a href="http://www.alisonconklin.com/" target="_blank">Alison Conklin</a>.

Guests will be grinning from ear-to-ear when they spot these adorable heart-shaped lollipops at each place setting. For an extra hit of Valentine's Day whimsy, wrap menus in strips of lace and floral patterned fabric.<br />
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Image via <a href="http://www.benadams.com.au" target="_blank">Ben Adams</a>.

In lieu of traditional favours, create a makeshift flower shop and allow guests to select their own blooms to take home (left). Take the tandem bike out of storage early for a piece of charming, romantic wedding decor.<br />
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Images via <a href="http://jillthomasphotography.com/" target="_blank">Jill Thomas</a>.

If you're a modern Valentine's bride, colour is key. The "Madeline" dress by <a href="http://www.ivyandaster.com" target="_blank">Ivy & Aster</a> is made of blush chiffon and is just as lovely as its white counterparts.

A sentimental message gets a pop-art makeover that's begging to be included in a modern Valentine's Day wedding.<br />
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Image via <a href="http://jonaspeterson.com" target="_blank">Jonas Peterson Photography</a>.

For a favour guests will absolutely L-O-V-E, distribute festive heart pins like these ones from <a href="http://www.shopbando.com" target="_blank">ban.do</a> and encourage family and friends to get glitzed up for the celebration.<br />
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Image via <a href="http://www.lesloupspicturesandsongs.com" target="_blank">Les Loupes</a>.

A unique Valentine's Day wedding cake is holiday-ready with its heart cake topper, yet it is also undeniably modern with its chevron pattern.<br />
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Image via <a href="http://gabrielryan.net/" target="_blank">Gabriel Ryan</a>.

Clusters of assorted blooms in the same bright red shade are a modern and stylish nod to the holiday.<br />
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Image via <a href="http://www.sancombphotography.com" target="_blank">Susan Sancomb</a>.